Rustico/casale
Montefiascone: caratteristico casale in pietra completamente da ristrutturare con ampio camino e possibilita' di recuperare materiale. Completano la proprieta' cantina e terreno circostante di c. Ca 600 mq. Ape in fase di rilascio.
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Not before the basics are done
Condition not stated in the listingMust be done first
- Wiring
- Plumbing
- Heating
- Bathroom
- Windows
See what needs doing and what each job costs
Listed at €50,000 but described as “completely to renovate”; I estimate €1,100/m² renovation (≈€82,500) giving an effective cost ≈€132,500 or €1,767/m² versus the regional median of €611/m² — expensive for a full restoration.
More on the house and the area
Charming stone farmhouse with a large original fireplace, terracotta floors and a photogenic exterior set in green surroundings — a very characterful base. The building appears roofed and floored so it’s a realistic renovation project, but expect full works, updated utilities and structural checks before it can be lived in.
All the services redone, bathrooms, kitchen, windows. The structure is left alone.
Turnkey, facade and insulation included.
Our read of the photos, €1,100/m², falls in this band.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€30,000 – €44,000
Wiring, water and sanitary work of any kind, heating, air conditioning and gas go to a registered firm by law, and so do flues and the air openings for gas appliances. That labour stays in the bill. Yours is the stripping out, plaster, paint, floors, tiling and carpentry.
Labour is 61% of a renovation price on average and 67% at the median, across 191 items of the Emilia-Romagna 2025 public price list. Materials are the rest. An averaged price list, not a quote.
Materials you buy yourself carry 22% VAT; supplied by the firm doing the work they go at the 10% renovation rate. On a €30,000 materials bill that is €3,600 of extra tax.
Household wiring installed before 13 March 1990 counts as compliant if it has a main breaker with overcurrent protection, protection against direct contact and a 30 mA RCD. Having a firm bring the existing wiring up to that and certify it is the cheapest lawful route.
- Described as 'completely to renovate' — full restoration required despite intact shell
- No obvious modern utilities/kitchen or bathroom fittings shown; services likely need updating
- Aged stairs/roof timbers visible — structural and roofing checks recommended
- Small surrounding land (~600 m²)
Estimate from the listing and its photos, not a survey. Treat it as the starting point for your own quotes. An Italian builder's quote is normally written without VAT and without design fees, so add about a quarter to any figure a firm gives you.
The area around
Location score 77/100Lake Bolsena lies immediately below Montefiascone, with long volcanic slopes around the lake and the Monti Volsini forming the local relief. The area is part of the Tuscia volcanic district. Viterbo is the nearest larger town, with a substantial historic centre and services. Montefiascone is known for its old hill town above the lake and for wine production, especially Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone.